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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1939
Page
3
A column argues home newspapers cost less per day than books and other pastimes. It notes Armistice Day observances, a WWI debt summary, and a humorous wedding write-up from Northwood Anchor. It mentions travel plans of the writer and local school bus critique.
P T A officials from five counties will meet in Estherville on Wednesday November 15 for a school of instruction for new officers and members. More than 100 are expected. Sessions run 9 a m to 4 p m with lunch 12 to 1 p m at the Christian church basement. Speakers include Mrs A E Anderson Ft Dodge district chairman Mrs Harry Kushner Emmetsburg publicity chairman and Mrs Q C Collester Spencer retiring state president. Musical numbers and a noon talk by H J Draper field worker. Roosevelt school P T A to present a model P T A in the afternoon with a final solo God Bless America by Raymond Minkler.
Judge G W Stillman postponed docket items until Wednesday after dismissing a petit jury. Pete Davis faces assault with intent to rape charges as the next case. Following it, George Klinetob sues John and Lillian Klinetob for wages owed for services as a cook at Hawkeye cafe. W R Billie Robinson and Keith Otto returned home from school Friday.
A wedding scene features the groom Mr Getaway in a meticulously styled blue tie and galluses with a leather shoe and hose edge visible. The audience notes the bride’s entrance with a hush as the couple nears the altar, while the play’s disclaimer claims all names and events are fictitious.
Emmetsburg defeated Estherville 13 to 0 at Sunderlin Field in the last game of the season. Parrish and Hand scored late in the third quarter after a series of line plunges to reach Estherville’s ten yard line. Spirit Lake surprised Spencer 6 to 0 at Spencer, while Humboldt edged Algona 19 to 6 in the Armistice Day tilt. Milford beat Terris 12 to 7 in a long rivalry clash. Eight locals graduate, including captain Bob Snyder and fullback Morris Preston, with several others also leaving the squad.
Iowa liquor sales show October gains over September with Des Moines reporting 84,947.03 in October and Estherville at 7,052.42 for the month. Nationwide, state totals rose by 80,474.27 from September’s 948,58997 as overall activity increased in October.
The Midwest enjoys unseasonably warm weather with many pleased residents while merchants of winter goods and coal face steady demand. Official readings show highs reaching 65 degrees and a 60 degree low last night. Historical daily figures list November 10 through November 14 with varying highs and lows and scant precipitation.
Two drivers escaped injury after a collision on Highway No. 9 two miles east of Estherville. John Theesfeld of Verdi Minnesota swerved while turning off the highway into the path of Lewis Lemaster of Ringsted. Sheriff M E Huckaba investigated. both cars were damaged.
Walter Hoffman 38 a Rexall Drug pharmacist died Thursday at his home after years with a rare blood disease. Born Estherville March 11 1901 he lived Terril Mason City Estherville. Survivors include his father stepmother wife daughter Jolene sister and three brothers. Funeral at German Lutheran Terril with Rev Otis Lang. Oak Hill cemetery. Also Joan Simpson 5 died after skull fracture from car door incident en route to Spirit Lake. funeral plans in Terril and East Side cemetery. Ardeth Christiansen 11 died of heart disease in 12 Mile Lake township. service at Lutheran church and burial at Grachtinger cemetery.
Heavy Springs and hens priced by weight from 4 to over 5 pounds with cents per pound figures. Leghorn and light hens and stags listed with under 9c to 9c ranges. Eggs show Standard Eggs at 2ke and Cream milk products with price markers including No 1 and No 2 cream varieties.
Mrs A J Rhodes named county chairman of a Red Cross clothing committee to secure warm woolens and knitted goods for European war victims. Estherville will be served by a local group including Mrs Fred Ehlers Mrs Norman Maine Mrs Arthur Fossum Mrs H M C Brees Mrs B H Brackett Mrs Geo Bale Sr Mrs Fred TreVett and Mrs Geo Lucas. New materials will be provided and volunteers are sought to knit sweaters with contact to committee members.
Emmet county pheasant season mostly uneventful with three game law cases and one nearby accident. Hunters report two to three birds per person, with heavy fines for violations. Marian Webster fined 100 for out of season pheasant and 10 for a loaded gun. John Sharp fined 100 and 60 for two hens. Robert Mitchell fined 26 plus costs. Vern Peterson Arresting officer. Herman Peters injured with shot in eye and hospitalized in Ft Dodge.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Hovick at their home last Thursday. This is the second son and the baby coincided with the father's thirtieth birthday. Grandmother Mrs Tom Hovick recalled that Dr H D Mereness was also present at the birth of the father thirty years ago.
J E Conway a 47 year old Wallingford farmer faced a second offense DUI charge. Judge G W Stillman fined him 400 dollars plus costs and ordered jail if unpaid. Conway pled guilty Friday afternoon and was taken to Emmetsburg by county attorney Harry E Coffie and sheriff Cliff Frederickson. The prior August arrest in Palo Alto county is noted in connection with the case.
The Estherville Red Cross drive begins on Friday November 17 though flags and public notices appeared Saturday in observance of Armistice Day. High school girls distributed literature and Wayne C Currell Emmet County State Bank president leads drive coordination. The Emmet County chapter funds aid county units for emergencies including tornadoes and disasters. Local nursery man W H Waterman survived a heart attack at city hall and is at home.
Gruver high school junior class presents Mystery at Midnight in three acts about the loss of an innocent locket. Cast includes Rathburne Aieworthy and many other students with sound and light effects by Rosemary Haywood and Mildred Shultz. Also notes local visits and football game attendance from Estherville to Town Notre Dame.
H R Gross was honored at a banquet at the Orleans hotel where Fred Schwob urged conservation of soil water and lakes. The event drew guests from Spirit Lake and several towns with remarks by Gross and others, plus a CCC camp report and Chamber of Commerce backing.
Announcement for a Friday 8 30 PM dance at the old Masonic hall near the J C Penney store. James Johnston Bob Kennedy and Vern Estes back the undertaking, providing music and entertainment for the event.
Mrs. Ralph Whipkey offers 110 head of livestock at her farm 7.5 miles northwest of Spirit Lake on old highway 71. Auction at 1 PM Tuesday November 21 with I F Peacock as auctioneer and First National Bank Spirit Lake as clerk. Also 70 Hampshire hogs and various items. Geo Landmesser holds closing out sale December 8 on Highway 9 near Estherville with about 45 cattle, six horses, 70 shoals, home goods and farm machinery. Fashier and Burns to conduct the sale. Details appear in the Vindicator and Republican.
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